Vine to Bottle by Simon Woods

Simon Woods charts the journey of the grape, from its first spout of growth to its final resting place in the bottle. He explores in great detail the ancient art of the winemaker by looking at two very different vineyards. Maison Louis Jadot is a small scale producer in Burgundy, while Domaine de la Baume in the south of France is an industrial scale concern.

His style is thorough and his writing exudes the passion and energy that the cellar masters have for their trade. With Glenfiddich award winner, Jason Lowe’s luscious photography, the reader is caught up in the excitement that the people, involved in the making process, all share.

Consider the terroir, which roughly translates as ‘soil-aspect-gradient-altitude-climate-geography’. The terroir can vary dramatically between neighbouring vineyards, producing wines of completely different character. Viticulture varies too and each vineyard has its own unique stamp. Harvesting by hand or machine: each cellar master gets the chance to support their preferred choice of picking the grape. Each process is covered in detail from the production through to ageing and marketing. Should you wish to make your own barrel, Simon Woods gives you the six easy steps.

Vine to Bottle will increase your understanding of wine making immeasurably and it is also an engaging and intriguing tale of two craftsmen.

Vine to Bottle by Simon Woods
Mitchell Beazley. £18.99





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